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Build Nova Scotia ensures all purchasing and tendering activities are conducted in a fair and open manner to ensure we obtain the best value in terms of delivery, products, services, site selection and technical expertise. Business policies are consistent with other Provincial Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations in accordance with the Province of Nova Scotia Public Procurement Policy and all applicable trade agreements.

For new business development opportunities on the Halifax waterfront, please contact BDO@buildns.ca.

Our publicly tendered opportunities are published on the Nova Scotia Tenders Web Portal: Nova Scotia Tender Site.

You may register with the Tender Opportunities Notification Service “TONS” to receive email notifications of all tenders posted that relate to the categories selected at the time of registering. You can register for this service at the Nova Scotia Tender Opportunity Notification Service.

**NEW – May 1, 2026**

Build Nova Scotia has partnered with Biddingo.com, to provide information regarding our bid opportunities. All guests to the Build Nova Scotia-Biddingo Landing Page site can view active bids, bid results and previous award information. If you are interested in working with Build Nova Scotia, please register by clicking on the Vendor Registration Form button on the Build Nova Scotia-Biddingo Landing Page to receive email notifications about upcoming procurement opportunities. Doing so will enable you to download bid documents, associated addenda and will provide information about how to respond to the bid.

Build Nova Scotia looks forward to receiving your proposal or bid documents and learning more about what goods & services your organization offers.

We strive to provide a transparent process for our vendor partners. For more information please contact BuildNS.Procurement@novascotia.ca.

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David Benoit Appointed New NSCC President

The Province has appointed David Benoit as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), following a national search led by the college’…

The Province has appointed David Benoit as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), following a national search led by the college’s board of governors. He currently serves as president and CEO of Build…

QEII Halifax Infirmary Tower Project Reaches Milestone, Wins Collaboration Award

Construction of the new acute care tower at the QEII Halifax Infirmary has reached another milestone, with the Level 8 podium structure now in place.

Construction of the new acute care tower at the QEII Halifax Infirmary has reached another milestone, with the Level 8 podium structure now in place. The podium is the lower, wider portion of the building that forms the ba…

Fibre Internet Reaches Big and Little Tancook Islands Via Undersea Cabling

Bell today announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that w…

Bell today announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that will bring high-speed fibre Internet access to approximately 184 homes an…

Undersea Cabling Project to Bring Fibre Internet to Tancook Islands

More than 180 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook islands off the coast of Chester will soon get reliable, high-speed internet service. The…

More than 180 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook islands off the coast of Chester will soon get reliable, high-speed internet service. The Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative project involves laying nearly six…

Evergreen Festival Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

Business Development Opportunity: Zwicker & Co. Warehouse

Proposal Deadline: August 31, 2026 Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential partners to lease a portion of the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse on Lunenburg&…

Proposal Deadline: August 31, 2026 Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential partners to lease a portion of the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse on Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront. This Business Development Opportunity (BDO)…

Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour

Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour on June 20 and 21, 2026! The international event will bring together 12 elite teams from ar…

Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour on June 20 and 21, 2026! The international event will bring together 12 elite teams from around the world, including Canada’s Team NorthStar, to compete in high‑sp…

Bedford Waterfront Floating Docks

The 2026 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approx…

The 2026 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approximate 100 feet of floating docks can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet,…

New Business Development Opportunity – Small Marina Tour Operator

May 2026 — A new Business Development Opportunity is now open on the Halifax Waterfront. This opportunity is seeking qualified marine-based tour opera…

May 2026 — A new Business Development Opportunity is now open on the Halifax Waterfront. This opportunity is seeking qualified marine-based tour operators to deliver high-quality excursion experiences that showcase the uni…

New Boat School Opens on Halifax Waterfront

NOTE: More photos of the new Boat School are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/21/launch-new-boat-school The new Boat School at the…

NOTE: More photos of the new Boat School are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/21/launch-new-boat-school The new Boat School at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is creating more opportunities for young…

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